Red Oak is America's most popular wood floor choice!It is the benchmark for strength serving as the industry standard of hardness with a Janka hardness rating or 1,290. Its reddish-brown color tones give rooms of any style - from rustic to contemporary - a warm and cozy feeling. Red Oak will retain its beauty through years of wear and is almost unaffected upon sunlight exposure.

Please note unfinished flooring is sold in open, strapped bundles and not sold in boxes. This product must be purchased in bundles. Bundle size may vary.

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amazing product. I preped the floor well. i used tar paper for underllayment. I almost doesnt need to be sanded. it was that close. there is almost no waste in this product. i put 550 sq/feet down. I would buy this product first again based on my experience.

We were under the impression that we "upgraded" to select grade to avoid knots and cracks and there were still a significant amount in the wood. Though properly acclimated, quite a few pieces of the wood were warped.

Overall, the wood was good…but the warping and knotting made quite a bit of puttying necessary. Not to mention that we were specifically looking for knot free.

I was surprised there were quite a number of boards that had little or no tongue. I threw enough of these in a pile that I had enough to take back to lumber liquidators and exchange for a new box (no problem doing so). A few boards had deep checks in them which I also felt were unusable. I also found a lot of variation in the lengths that made up each box; some boxes would have 5 or 6 full length boards while others wouldn't have a board longer than 4 feet.

R.L. Colston is an unfinished flooring that requires site sanding and finishing. Today's hardwood finishes are most durable and are applied in a quality controlled environment. We offer several pre-finish coatings, whereas most site-finished floors -sanded and finished at the job site- would only have two or three coats applied, then these must be air dried.

There are more advantages than disadvantages of pre-finished materials. Nearly all pre-finished hardwood floors will have beveled edges to some extent. On the other hand, site finished flooring will have a flawless uniform appearance when sanded. Many people with health concerns or respiratory issues choose pre-finished floors because these are installed without the usual sanding dust and fumes commonly associated with site finished floors. Another benefit is that these can be installed and walked on the same day!

Our Bellawood floors are factory pre-finished with an aluminum oxide water-base urethane using a multi-step application process. (8) coats are applied to most domestic and exotic wood species and each coat is hard-cured using Ultraviolet (UV) light. Bellawood pre-finished flooring offers superior wear resistance and is backed by a limited 100-year warranty! Maintaining the appearance of any wood floor requires close attention to in-door climate controls during seasonal changes.

Therefore, whether you choose one of our many “pre-finished” or “un-finished styles, we will have a floor for you. Let us know how we can help with your selection.

SelectThis is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 7’ in length, the average length is about 3.25'. This is the top grade and the overall appearance shall be good. The face of strips shall be selected for appearance after finishing. This grade includes characteristics found in the unfinished grades of CLEAR and SELECT grade. The following characters are admitted: unlimited sapwood and the natural variations of color; occasional small burls; light brown steaks not more than 1/8" in width and 6" in length or the equivalent; an occasional very small tight 1/8" knot; and limited 1/32" fine pinworm holes, may be included in any one piece when properly filled. NaturalThis is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 7’ in length, the average length is about 2.5'. The face of strips may contain sound wood characteristics which are even and smooth after filling and finishing. This grade includes some characteristics found in the unfinished grades SELECT, NO.1 COMMON, and NO. 2 COMMON. The following characters are admitted; worm holes; season and kiln checks, broken knots up to 3/8" in diameter, minor imperfections in machining, torn grain and burns. Other characters will be admitted if they do not impair the soundness of the floor. All larger admitted open characters are to be properly filled and finished. Limited unfinished/unfilled small open grade characters permitted. Large grub worm holes, splits extending through the piece, shake and similar unsound defects not admitted. For naturally finished coloration- all the varying color characteristics of the wood admitted to include, Sticker Stain, and Dark Streaks up to 3/8" in width not to exceed 1" in length for each lineal foot. STANDARD & BETTER PREFINISHED OAKA combination of PRIME and STANDARD grade developing from the production run. Minimum average length 2 1/2'. Bundles 1 1/4' and up. TAVERN, UTILITY & CABINThis is a random length wood product that comes 1’ to 7’ in length, the average length is about 2'. Should lay a serviceable floor. A limited amount of unfilled/unfinished open characters admitted. A limited amount of pieces with finish irregularities such as bubbles, small skips, lines, stain/color variation, surface handling scratches, minor trash, and the like are allowed. The following characters are NOT admitted: mis-manufactured boards; shattered or rotten ends; large open knots and other unsound defects of a similar nature; pieces with less than 1/4 full tongue.Minimum average length 2'. Bundles 1 1/4' and up.

Answered on 12/6/2012 by cc-2

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what are my installation options, as I can not nail it, we have under the floor heating

This is a solid 3/4" product designed to be nailed to a wood substrate. But can be installed over concrete using our Elastilon underlayment.What you should know about Elastilon StrongAn Elastilon-backed wood floor is much faster to install than traditional nail or glue-down methods. Elastilon Strong can be installed on new concrete floors, handling up to 3.9% moisture content. A vapour barrier of at least 6 mil PE should be used below grade and on newly poured concrete above grade where the moisture content is above 3.9%. Laid down with a 5/8” (15 mm) expansion gap, Elastilon Strong creates a dynamic, floating floor that expands or contracts naturally with the hardwood. Elastilon Strong has no odor and is free of volatile materials. Elastilon Strong gives cushioned comfort. 1/8” (3 mm) thick Elastilon Strong has ratings of IIC 62 and STC 54. Thermal resistance: R _ 0,15 (m K) / WElastilon Strong carries a 70-year limited warranty. Thank you for your inquiry.

Answered on 9/7/2012 by cc-2

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What is the recommended acclimation time for this product? We will be installing above grade on a concrete subfloor using the Elastion underlayment.

ACCLIMATION/CONDITIONING THE FLOORING -SEE MOISTUREAll wood products are affected by environmental conditions especially prefinished materials. Acclimate the new flooring in the areas to be installed to normal lived-in conditions while in the boxes. Length of time is not the determining factor. The goal is to reach a moisture equilibrium or balance between the new flooring with its surroundings before installation. This balance could be achieved in as little as 1 to 5 days, or longer for some exotic species. For best performance, condition the flooring to consistent indoor temperatures of 60°-80° F and indoor humidity levels of 30% - 50%. Very dry or humid regions usually require extended conditioning. Recommended acclimation levels maintained even after the installation will minimize board movement, excessive squeaks and gaps.Proper acclimation, moisture testing of the product and subfloor, even jobsite conditions all work together for the continued success of the installation and is the responsibility of those overseeing the project -the installer or wood floor owner.You can find complete installation instructions on the product page by clicking on the specs tab and then clicking on - Installation Guide.pdfThank you for writing in.

Yes, this is an unfinished floor which requires site finishing by a professional after installation. For help finding finishers, go to WWW.NWFACP.ORG and click on sand and finisher and then type in a zip code or city/state.